Thalassotherapy
(derived from the Greek word ‘thalassa’ which means ‘sea’), uses the
beneficial aspects of the marine environment; the climate, sea water,
seaweed and algae, mud and sand—for therapeutic purposes.
Thalassotherapy spas are always on the coast because sea water cannot
be reconstituted and it loses its healing quality soon after being
stored. This is good news for beach lovers because you can combine the
best of a spa holiday with the pleasures of sun, surf and sand. The
health benefits of pure sea water have been proven over hundreds of
years. It is very close to human plasma in density and has many of the
same components. Only pure sea water collected at least 4 metres below
the surface is used to ensure purity—and strict filtering controls
guarantee quality. Once pumped from the sea and warmed to body
temperature, the mineral rich water is easily absorbed through the
skin.
Thalassotherapy
has a wide range of treatments that are combined for optimum results.
Mud packs, seaweed wraps, water jet massages, warm and cold seawater
pools—all have their benefits depending on what you hope to achieve.
Thalassotherapy spas are very popular in the Mediterranean due to its
ideal climate .
Tunisia
is well known for its Spa centres, renowned in the world as one of the
best Spa destinations with towns such as Hammamet and Sousse offering
the best treatments in Tunisia.
